13 Days Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Family Safari
Safari overview
Discover the very best of East Africa on this unforgettable 13-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti to the elephant-rich ecosystems of Amboseli and the world-famous Maasai Mara, this journey showcases the incredible diversity that makes East Africa one of the world’s premier safari regions.
Witness breathtaking scenery, encounter the Big Five, explore ancient archaeological sites, and experience authentic safari hospitality while staying in carefully selected lodges and camps. This expertly crafted itinerary combines exceptional wildlife viewing, diverse landscapes, and meaningful cultural encounters for the ultimate East African safari adventure.
Safari Highlights
- Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara ecosystem
- Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
- Discover the prehistoric treasures of Olduvai Gorge
- Experience Amboseli’s famous elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
- Enjoy a guided boat safari and walking experience on Lake Naivasha
- Search for rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Stay in handpicked safari lodges and tented camps
- Experience two countries and some of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and countless other wildlife species
Rates; USD 5950 PER PERSON
Tailor-Made by Daftons Safaris
Every Daftons Safaris journey can be customized to match your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you wish to change your accommodation, include additional nights, our team will craft a personalized East African adventure designed entirely around you.
Flights from Serengeti to Maasai can be arranged upon request
Included/Excluded
Included
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Private safari transport in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Scheduled Serengeti–Arusha flight
- All game drives as mentioned
- Lake Naivasha boat excursion and Crescent Island walking safari
- Park and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Detailed Itinerary
01Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Daftons Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
02Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, journey through Tanzania's scenic highlands towards Karatu, located on the doorstep of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers beautiful views of coffee plantations, rolling hills, and local villages.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon surrounded by the tranquil landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
03Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Today you descend more than 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and countless bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
04Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the conservation area with a stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites.
Continue into the legendary Serengeti National Park, renowned for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Following lunch, enjoy your first game drive through this remarkable ecosystem.
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
05Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti's endless plains on extensive game drives.
The Serengeti supports one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and vast herds of herbivores. Depending on the season, you may also witness portions of the Great Migration.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing your wildlife exploration.
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
06Day 6: Serengeti – Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Enjoy a final morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha.
After lunch, cross into Kenya via the Tarakea border and continue to Amboseli. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive within the Elerai Conservancy, offering spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Elerai Camp
07Day 7: Full Day Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Africa's highest mountain.
Game drives take you through swamps, open plains, and acacia woodlands where elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and numerous bird species can be found.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed within the park before returning to camp.
Overnight: Elerai Camp
08Day 8: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, travel north through Nairobi and onward to the beautiful freshwater lake of Naivasha in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy time to relax while taking in the scenic surroundings where giraffes, waterbucks, and hippos are frequently seen.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
09Day 9: Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Enjoy a relaxed morning before embarking on an afternoon boat safari across Lake Naivasha.
Cruise among hippos and abundant birdlife before landing on Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. This unique experience allows you to walk among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes in a stunning natural setting.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
10Day 10: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Following breakfast, travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Maasai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch before embarking on your first afternoon game drive across the reserve's vast rolling plains, home of big cats.
Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp
11Day 11: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend the day exploring one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves.
Search for the Big Five while traversing the expansive savannahs that support lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless other species. The reserve also forms part of the greater Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and hosts the spectacular Great Migration seasonally.
Overnight: Sarova Mara Game Camp
12Day 12: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and diverse wildlife.
Following lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife around the lake.
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
13Day 13: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in time for a farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you will be transferred to the airport or your Nairobi hotel, bringing your unforgettable East African safari adventure to a close.
Practical details
Duration
13 Days
Language
English